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Generally, the two are quite similar. FMIC added a lot of FUSE option, like the Mustang series, to the X2...something I could NOT careless about. The XD uses the old FMIC DSP board for its channel two effects...and they are excellent, useful and easy to select.

I like the option Fender provided for getting the X2 in the head only, with an available 1x12 cabinet. If you like all the computer assisted stuff...the X2 would be the one to go with, otherwise if you tend to be more like me, having an analog mind in a digital world, the XD is the one to find.

Had an XD for years and loved it. Why did I sell it? A pal made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

I wasn't playing it that much anyway, having moved away from dragging tube amps to jams.

Either the XD or the X2--you'll be happy with. They do sound great for what they are: a small, grab-n-go amp that's loud enough for jams, and it will cover a lot of sounds without the need for a pedal board.

Okay then. I am leaning towards the XD. After several youtube videos and comments here. I like simplicity. However. I wonder if the X2 with fuse software allows all the effects that were available on my mustang 3...ie pitch shifter...and the hi watt amp sim

I have both and like the cabinet better on the XD
it also helps to set the bias to the correct setting and I had a 10" hemp cone C-Rex for a while it made it way more volume if needed and a great sound also made it a lot heavier
Crex is in a Frontman 25R now and playing small gigs with plenty of sound

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